Democratic senators order Musk to preserve Starlink documents on Ukraine access

U.S. Democratic senators have ordered Elon Musk to preserve all documents related to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield satellite services, citing national security concerns. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons sent a letter demanding Musk retain records from September 1 onward, including communications with the White House and Pentagon, and set a November 30 deadline for written confirmation of protective measures. Ukrainian forces reported service disruptions in mid-October that limited drone operations and strike missions, with President Volodymyr Zelensky noting renewed Starshield communication issues on Thursday, while officials dispute whether restrictions originated from SpaceX or the White House.